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Earbuds

Apple AirPods Pro 3 earbuds first impressions: The rightful Air to the throne

Upgraded housings, drivers, eartips, and algorithms mean the Apple AirPods Pro 3 earbuds dig deeper and hold the stage better, improving noise isolation and sonic sensation.

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Space

12 astonishing images from the 2025 Astrophotography Prize Photographer of the Year

A ‘tornado in space’ and the ISS shine in these inspiring examples of the best in astrophotography.

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Computers

Walmart’s gaming PC clearance sale drops prices on laptops, desktops, graphics cards, and more

Whatever you need to upgrade your PC gaming experience, Walmart has it on sale right now. That includes laptops, desktops, graphics cards, and more.

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Archaeology

The thousand-year story of how the fork crossed Europe, and onto your plate today

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Cats

Cat owners donate more money than dog owners

An analysis of nearly $70 billion in donations showed feline lovers contributed slightly more.

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Medicine

3D-printed skin stretches, bleeds like the real thing

Capsules embedded between layers of this fake tissue simulate human blood and pus.

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Science

Why September 27, 2025 is the ‘coolest mathematical date of our lifetime’

Get ready for a whacky series of numerical coincidences.

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Ask Us Anything

Does vagus nerve stimulation work? A scientific cure-all explained.

From treating seizures to depression, stimulating the body's longest nerve has real benefits.

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Outdoor Gear

Save on last year’s Patagonia jackets, apparel, and accessories during REI’s seasonal clearance sale

Grab some classic Patagonia pieces including the iconic Synchilla fleece and its fantastic puffer jackets for up to 45 percent off.

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Sharks

Shark bite-resistant wetsuits could save lives

While not all injuries can be prevented, these new materials offer a new tool for surfers and divers.

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Psychology

Why some memories stick while others fade

'Memory isn’t just a passive recording device.’

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Vehicles

Inside the factory where MasterCraft builds watersports boats from the outside in

Based in Tennessee, the boatbuilder is making waves with its artisan process.

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Medicine

Researchers develop a pimple patch that actually seems to work

After seven days, the treated pimples completely disappeared

A skateboarder at 'Skate City', the newly-opened skateboarding park in Tooley Street, London, August 1977. (Photo by UPI/Bettmann Archive/Getty Images)
The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week

Why archaeologists are studying a skate park 

Plus dire wolves' bad knees and other weird things we learned this week.

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Health

A new bill’s bid to bring better sunscreens

The SAFE Sunscreen Standards Act seeks to revamp the FDA’s review process. Could it usher in more effective sunscreens?

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Headphones

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 wireless headphones upgrade an already desirable update

The British brand's new Bluetooth flagship further refines the platform introduced with the award-winning Px7 S3, making the Px8 S2 the choice for maximizing microdetails.

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Medicine

UV light can fight indoor allergens

A 30-minute treatment can help reduce allergies from pet dander, dust, and more.

Homo habilis mandible shown with the two tooth pits that were documented and magnified separately.
Evolution

Leopards may have feasted on our earliest ancestors

It took a while for humans to climb the food chain.

Illustration of Joaquinraptor dinosaur with crocodile leg in its mouth
Dinosaurs

2,000-pound megaraptor died while snacking on a crocodile

'Joaquinraptor casali' was one of the Cretaceous Era's last apex predators.

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Home

The Home Depot has dozens of portable power stations and solar generators at clearance prices during this fall sale

Save hundreds of dollars on powerful battery backups from Anker, Jackery, Bluetti, and more. Don't let power outages interrupt your streaming.